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Patent GB-189816460-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Safety Device specially applicable to Three-wire or Balanced Systems of Electrical Distribution generally.
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,460. Veritys (Limited) and Steele, L. J. July 28. Cut-outs for disconnecting the circuits in three-wire or ' balanced' systems in case of unequal loading. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement which operates when the fuse h in the middle w i r e blows. The contact-arms c<2> are held up against the spring d by a catch. A solenoid g is in shunt w i t h the fuse h, and its core is connected to the catch. Should the fuse h blow, the core is raised and the arm c<2> released. In a modified arrangement, the fuse is directly connected to the catch, and holds it in position against the pull of a spring. In a further modification, the solenoid is diff erentially-wound, its extremities being connected to the outside wires.
Patent GB-189818930-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter File.
Inventor: GREEN WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 18,930. Green, W. J., [Maybee, E.]. Sept. 5. Filing papers.- Fig. 1 shows a iperspective view. The arches E and cranked connection D, F are made of one continuous piece of wire, which is held in either the open or the closed position b the spring I. The baseplate A is provided with tubular uprights B and lugs b, c, of which the latter are bent over to form bearings for the connecting-part D.
Patent GB-189819030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps for all Uses.
Inventor: RUBLE MARTIN ROSE
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1899-09-06
Abstract: 19,030. Ruble, M. R. Sept. 6. Centrifugal pumps.-Consists of a pump in which the centrifugal force acting on the fluid pumped is assisted by the " ejection " action stated to be caused by vanes or the like, protecting outlets in the revolving shell. Within a casing e, having inlets b and outlet h, revolves a shell c made with openings d protected by vanes d' formed by bending out a portion of the material. The shell is rotated so that the outlets d face away from the direction of rotation. In a modification, the inlets b are at the bottom of the casing and shell, and, in another modification, the shell rotates on a horizontal axis, and the vanes are of tubular form.
Patent GB-189820715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Paper Bags.
Inventor: DICKIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-01
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,715. Dickie, W., and Inglis, W. Oct. 1. Paper bags, machine for making. The machine is for folding sheets of paper into bellows tubes. A plate or tongue 5 is supported at one end above the table A, and a sheet of paper suitably gummed is passed under it and its edges held vertically by the operative. By means of a treadle acting through the rod 10, chains 19, and eccentric chainwheels 18, side flaps 17 are folded inwards, immediately followed by the plate 8, which is also operated by the rod 10. The edges of the paper are finally folded over the plate 8, and made to adhere together. There is a central ridge 5<a> or the tongue 5 that occupies the space between the flaps 17 when they are folded inwards. The plate 8 is provided with the usual hinged pointed end 9. The movable parts are returned to their normal position by springs 12, 20. In the modification shown in Figs. 5 and 8, the flaps are moved by racks 26 on the plate 6<a> that carries the plate 8, which gear with pinions 25 on their spindles 16, and are held in position by spring levers 28, bearing on the arms 27 on their spindles 16 as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189823401-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coupling Link for Chains, Warps, Ropes, and the like.
Inventor: BALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,401. Ball, J. Nov. 7. . Hooks.-Relates to coupling-links for chains, ropes, &c., particularly applicable for connecting the various lengths of wire rope used to form towing-warps for deep-sea fishing. Two C-shaped links or hooks a, b are pivoted together by a stud c secured in or on one of them ; the overlapping ends are tapped or halved together, and provided with locking projections and recesses f, g.
Patent GB-189902564-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Milking Machine.
Inventor: SIEMSGLUESS GEORG
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 2564. Siemsgl³ss, G., and Daseking, G. Feb. 4. Cow-milkers.-Relates to suction milking-apparatus provided with means for rubbing or pressing the udder and teat to facilitate the flow of milk. The apparatus comprises two chambers c<1> and m, secured together as shown and adapted to receive respectively the teat and the portion of the udder around the teat. The chamber c' is provided with rubbing-rollers f or the like. The chamber m is provided with a flexible pressing-surface consisting of a helical spring covered with netting c<3>. The chambers c' and m are intermittently and alternately exhausted by means of a double three-way cock g on a vacuum vessel B connected to a milk receiver and also to the chambers c<1> and m by the pipes D and 0. The pipe 0 is also connected directly to the vessel B by a branch t and cock s. The Specification describes two modified forms of the cock g. The action of the apparatus causes the teat first to be drawn into the chamber c<1>, and then released, while the udder is drawn against the netting c<3>, and so on until the milking is complete. The apparatus is suspended by means of a belt G, with a buckle.
Patent GB-189903205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles, Slabs, and the like.
Inventor: SAUNDERS JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3205. Saunders, J. Feb. 13. Bricks, slabs, tiles, &c.-About 16 parts by weight of sand, gravel, clinkers, and the like, 1 part of Portland cement, and 1/10 per cent. of alum are mixed with water into a paste which is moulded into bricks &c. which are hardened in drying-sheds. Red bricks are produced by adding venetian red and red oxide of iron to the composition. For producing yellow bricks, yellow ochre is added.
Patent GB-189906256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Governors.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR SAMUEL FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6256. Robinson, A. S. F. March 22. Eccentrics combined with governors. In governors of the type described in Specifications Nos. 12,496 and 20,960, A.D. 1894, pairs of levers m, pivoted at n to the drum c, are connected by guided and adjustable chains or cords q as shown in Fig. 1, or by links, to the links s attached to blocks t bearing against the springs g. When one lever of a pin is weighted by the plate P and hook p, the other is balanced by a weight Q. The free ends of the springs g may be attached to a fixed or adjustable piece f, having a stud 18 working in a guide 19 on the drum, while the fixed ends may be attached to two arms mounted on a common pivot, these arms having lateral extensions against which the arms of a separate controlling-device act. Figs. 9, 10, and 14 show examples of means for adjustably connecting the links u to the plate t. The spring plates 3, Fig. 10, and the rubber blocks 10, Fig. 14, also act to retard any sudden relative movement between the links u.
Patent GB-189909247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic-feed Weighers.
Inventor: LENGERKE OSCAR VON
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9247. Lengerke, O. von. May 2. Automatic-feed weighers. -The bucket a is carried by arms b, c, which are pivoted to the frame at f, g. The upper arm has an extension l on which is a counterbalance weight m. Material flows into the bucket from the chute n, until the bucket falls and allows the main shutter p carried by an arm r pivoted at s to drop and partially cut off the feed. Further movement of the bucket takes place when the bucket is fully charged, and releases the closing shutter q, which is carried by arm v, pivoted at s. The tripping-lever 6, catching the stop 7, then removes the catch from the balanced door 8, which opens, and the contents are discharged. A weighted bell-crank lever 13 prevents the door from closing prematurely. When the bucket is empty, the weight 12 closes the door, and the counterbalance weight m raises the bucket for a new operation. The stop 7 may be adjusted so that the discharge is nut automatic.
Patent GB-189912258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ships and Boats.
Inventor: MARTENS DANIEL GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 12,258. Martens, D. G. June 12. Hulls; lifeboats.-Relates to the construction of vessels which are particularly steady, and therefore particularly adapted for life-saving purposes and for use in rough water. Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 3 a cross-section of a boat. The bilge keels C, C are tubular and open at the ends. Lifeboats are built with inner and outer metal skins, the space between the two being filled with cork, coco-nut fibre, or the like. They are made in sections each of which is capable of floating by itself.
Patent GB-189922638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Filters.
Inventor: SHEAK ANDREW GILBERT
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,638. Sheak, A. G. Nov. 13. Service-pipe filters ; cleansing.- The filter comprises an outer casing A in which the filter block E, consisting of stone, porcelain, baked clay, or the like, can be rotated in contact with a fixed spring-pressed brush C. The block E is secured in a frame D, consisting of top and bottom plates connected by bars t, and carrying at its upper end a waterwheel L contained within a recess of the cover. The water enters at N, and is directed by passages o tangentially against the water-wheel, a current of sufficient force being obtained during g cleansing by openi n g the space between the casing A and block E at F. The filtered water is drawn off through a tube w, which forms one of the pivots on which the frame D rotates, and which is mounted on balls K in the tube z. The leakage of unfiltered water into the draw-off fittings P is prevented by packing e compressed between the thumb-nut 0 and a nut on the end of the tube w. The packing g is sufficiently elastic to allow the nut 0 to be screwed away from the packing e during cleansing. In a modification, Fig. 5, the cover is formed in two parts, and is connected to the casing as shown. The block 20, which has only a small central space, is held between end plates 31, 32, of which 32 is formed in one with a central shaft having a draw-off opening 41, and 31 is fixed in place by a screw 10 on which the waterwheel is mounted. The brush 22 is held in U-shaped guides 23. The nut 0 is replaced by a nut 43 screwed into an annular groove 44.
Patent GB-190002674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Guards and Obstruction Removers for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: FELL AUBREY LLEWELLYN COVENTRY
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2674. Fell, A. L. C., and Francis, G. E. Feb. 10. Obstruction-removers.-The fender a is supported at one end by the brackets d, and at the other by the stay e. On the application of the emergency electric brake, the electromagnet or solenoid h is energized, the bolt or core g is withdrawn from the shoulder f, and the fender drops close to the track, this action being assisted by the springs l on the diagonal stays k. The fender may also be depressed by the treadle i. In cases where electric brakes are not used, the device h may be sensitized from the motor circuit.
Patent GB-190011114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Endless Cable or Traction-pulleys.
Inventor: LEASK GEORGE
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 11,114. Leask, G., and Drinnan, R. G. June 19. Rope railways and tramways. - Pulleys for endless rope haulage on cable railways &c. are made in two parts 2, 7, with concentric and inclined bearing-faces 4, 5, 6 frictionally held together by spring bolts 8 and rollers 8<2>. The central part 2 is keyed to the axle, and the outer part has a rim 9 inclined to the axle with a loose spiral guide 12 between its flanges 10. Balls or rollers 14 are mounted at intervals in the guide 12 for the rope to bear against. The rope enters the pulley at the smaller diameter.
Patent GB-190012526-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsible Boat or Floating Device.
Inventor: GUTKNECHT JOHANN
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,526. Gutknecht, J. July 11. Collapsable boats.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, Fig. 3 a plan, half in section, and Fig. 2 a detail of a boat or canoe to accommodate one. It consists of two metal frames a, b, pivoted to one another at their centres, and covered with some waterproof material. The frame a is recessed as shown in Fig. 2 to receive and lock the frame b when the boat is in use. The occupant sits on a seat e, and ties the mouth of the cover round his body. He may propel the boat by means of a paddle or by sculls.
Patent GB-190104023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for the Inlet and Outlet Apertures of Receptacles for Volatile Inflammable Liquids
Inventor: SCHOEN LUDWIG
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 4023. Sch÷n, L. Feb. 25. Stoppers.-Relates to stoppers or closures for the inlet and outlet apertures of receptacles containing volatile inflammable liquids, such as spirits, ether, benzene, carbon bisulphide, &c. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to the outlet a of a sheet metal cask. The outlet is provided with a neck made in two parts c, d, which are screwed and soldered together after a diaphragm f of wire gauze, or finely perforated sheet metal, has been interposed between them. The outlet passage g in the neck is opened and closed by means of the screw-down valve h, which may be protected by a screw cap j and a seal x. The outer end of the neck d is screwed both externally and internally, and is normally closed by the correspondingly threaded cap and plug stopper k, Fig. 3, which has a packing washer m in the annular recess between the plug l and the rim of the stopper. When discharging the contents, the stopper k is replaced by a similar stopper w, Fig. 1, provided with a spout n, which is also fitted with a discharge neck c, d, having a diaphragm f. Fig. 2 shows a can in position to receive the liquid from the cask. The inlet and outlet of the can are fitted with necks c, d, having diaphragms f, and adapted to be closed respectively by the stoppers k, v, Figs. 3 and 4. The diaphragms are preferably cupped, as shown, in the direction of the flow of the liquid, their circumferential flanges serving to permit the passage of displaced air. The diaphragms are adapted to prevent the liquid in the receptacles from becoming ignited, in case of the accidental ignition of the liquid or vapours being emptied or issuing from the storage receptacle &c.
Patent GB-190109793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Compasses.
Inventor: MYERS LEOPOLD
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 9793. Myers, L. May 11. Making mathematical drawing-instruments.-The holder or socket B is stamped from sheet-metal with flaps b<2> which are bent to form a triangular socket with which the similarly-shaped end of the compass leg engages. The holder is secured by a tongue which snaps into a hole in the leg. The legs are pivoted between two discs C<3> depending from the handle C', the nut F fitting a recess and having projections to prevent it from turning.
Patent GB-190113593-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Cleaning Kid Gloves.
Inventor: BAUM PAUL
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,593. Baum, P., and Hoffmann, F. July 3. Gloves, cleaning.-Kid gloves are cleaned by soaking in benzine, stretching, rubbing with benzine, damping the stains with a mixture of sulphuric acid and milk, and then again stretching the gloves.
Patent GB-190115726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Perambulators and other liike Carriages.
Inventor: DUNKLEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-03
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 15,726. Dunkley, W. H. Aug. 3. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-Relates to perambulators and other like carriages of the type shown in Fig. 1. The looped springs B are secured by brackets D, F to the vehicle body A and to a flat spring E respectively, and the flat spring is fixed to the circular axle G, Fig. 4, by nuts R screwed on to split pins 0 engaged round the axle. The axle is provided with ballbearing collars H, between which and outer adjustable cones L, secured by nuts M, the wheels S run on balls K. The wheel hubs comprise sleeves N, which act as distancepieces for the ball-bearing spoke flanges J.
Patent GB-190116577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Guards for Tramcars and other Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: GITTINS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,577. Gittins, W. H. Aug. 17. Drawings to Specification. Stopping engines and trains.-A contact device may be fitted to a life-guard or fender so that when it falls either the motor is stopped or an electric brake is applied, or both these operations are performed simultaneously.
Patent GB-190116728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles and the like and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: GOLTSTEIN EWALD
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,728. Goltstein, E. Aug. 20. Stoppers; stoppering and sealing bottles &c.-The bottle &c. is closed by a cup-shaped stopper c of yielding material, such as tin, lead, or aluminium, which by means of the tool shown, is pressed outwards against the neck, and moulded into existing or specially-formed irregularities b therein, so that it forms a hermetic closure and cannot be removed without being destroyed. The tool comprises a block d of vulcanized rubber, mounted between two movable discs e, which, when forced towards each other, expand the rubber laterally and cause it to exert the required pressure on the stopper. The discs e may be fixed, in which case the block d is made hollow and capable of being distended laterally by liquid or air pressure.
Patent GB-190120976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps for Lubricants and other Liquids
Inventor: YATES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 20,976. Yates, E., and Yates, J. R. Oct. 19. Piston pumps for lubricants or other liquids. Fig. 2 shows a lubricator suitable for use in lubricating steam-engine cylinders &c. The ram b works within a cylinder a and is operated by a crank or eccentric &c. h actuated by ratchet gearing. Above the cylinder a is a casing e, in which is contained a valve f controlling the opening from a reservoir and sight-feed glass k. The valve is closed, normally, by a spring d, which acts on the back of the valve, or encircles the spindle f<1>. From the back of the valve, a passage g leads to the cylinder a. A pivoted lever c is engaged by the slide-block b<1> when the ram is nearly at the end of the outward stroke, and is pressed against the spindle f<1> to open the valve f and admit oil &c. to the cylinder a. On the return stroke, the lever c is released, and the valve is closed by the spring. The pump may be placed vertically, the connections with the reservoirs j being suitably modified. A back-pressure valve q is fitted at the outlet end of the cylinder a in addition to the ordinary backpressure valve to ensure effective working should either valve be prevented from closing by grit &c.
Patent GB-190126136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ground Detectors for Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 26,136. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Badeau, C. C.]. Dec. 21. Testing. -For indicating the existence of a ground on an electric circuit, the conductors are separately connected through guard resistances 5 to terminals, which are separated by air spaces 8 from other terminals, adjustable by screws 13 on a common connecting-bar 10. This bar is connected to earth by a switch 11, and the terminals are adjusted so that the normal electric pressures on the conductors cannot produce sparks in the gaps. If one conductor becomes earthed, sparks are produced in the gaps connected with the others, but are stopped if the switch is opened. Sparking may also be produced by a higher pressure, but then continues if the switch is opened, so that this condition can be distinguished. The resistances 5 may be made of clay and graphite, and baked.
Patent GB-190202343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Stoves Heated by Oil, Gas, or Electricity
Inventor: YATES HARRY JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2343. Yates, H. J., and McNeill, D. R. Jan. 29. Gas and oil cooking-stoves; doors and shelves.-A griller or other form of stove is provided with a double door B, b mounted upon hinges K. Each half is provided with a projection D, d which engages in a slot C in a sliding bottom plate or shelf A. The latter has a finger-piece L projecting from beneath the door. When the shelf is drawn outwards or pushed inwards, the doors are opened or closed. The simultaneous opening and closing of the doors by the withdrawal or insertion of the shelf may be accomplished by other means. For example, the shelf may have projections, instead of slots, the doors having grooves or the like engaging these projections ; the grooves may be differently shaped ; hinged arms may be attached to the doors and the shelf ; or the doors may be simply pushed outwards by the front of the tray and fall backwards by their own weight, in which case they are mounted upon pivots not placed above one another, or are provided with springs or weights.
Patent GB-190212628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tapping Nuts and Appliances connected therewith
Inventor: SHEPHERD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 12,628. Shepherd, W., and Dodds, J. F. June 3. Tapping.-An attachment to a nut-tapping machine, to enable it to tap a series of nuts at each operation, consists of a box a with a nut holder band a slide c, the slide having a slot d sufficiently wide to allow the tap to pass and opening out at one end to allow the nuts to pass. The slide is drawn by springs g into the position shown to support the nuts. The tap spindle is depressed by a treadle, and, when the tap e has passed through the nuts, the continued depression of the treadle brings a projection h on the spindle into contact with a lever i to move the slide, allowing the tapped nuts to fall through the enlarged part of the slot into a receptacle.
Patent GB-190216849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Mixing Apparatus.
Inventor: OVING HERMANNUS ELLENS
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,849. Oving, H. E. July 29. Mixing air and gases.-Apparatus for mixing gases in determined proportions is provided with means for stopping the apparatus if the proportions of one of the ingredients exceed a certain limit. A fixed cylindrical casing a is provided with chambers b, b<1> at each end and a dome c on the top with perforated baffles p through which the mixed gases pass to the outlet q. Drums f, f<1> having internal helical blades g -are mounted on a rotary shaft d. Pipes h, h<1> are provided to connect the upper part of the side chambers b, b<1> with the upper part of the drums f, f The casing a is partially filled with water, and the quantity of the gases entering through the pipes t, t<1> and passing through the drums f, f<1> is determined by the level of the water in the drums and side chambers. A graduated scale i is provided on each side chamber to enable a reading to he taken from the outside of the apparatus. The means for automatically stopping the apparatus, if too much. of either of the gases should pass, consist of ratchet pulleys g mounted on the ends of the shaft d in the chambers b, b<1>, and screws v adjustably fixed in a ring j adapted to engage the teeth of the pulleys z. The ring j is at one side pivoted to an adjustable rod and at the other side is connected to a float l which rises and falls with the level of the liquid in the drums f, f<1>. The form of apparatus is modified when one of the gases to be mixed is atmospheric air under natural pressure.